The past two days in New Brunswick have been hot, hot, hot, even setting record highs in some regions. Bathurst recorded the warmest June temperature on record for the Maritimes, at 37.6 C., CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon said on X, formerly known as Twitter. And according to Environment Canada, where a heat warning remains in place forContinue reading “Record-setting temperatures make for difficult conditions in kitchens, on farms”
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Service N.B. set to move out of downtown Fredericton in June
It’s been almost a year since the New Brunswick government announced it would be moving its Service New Brunswick location in Fredericton from the downtown core to the Brookside Mall on the city’s north side. The move is now only a two weeks away, with the downtown office slated to be closed June 21 and 22 in preparationContinue reading “Service N.B. set to move out of downtown Fredericton in June”
Café at Fredericton’s 12 Neighbours tiny-home community open for business
When Melissa Heagney moved into the first home in the 12 Neighbours community in Fredericton, she was most excited about being able to cook in her own kitchen. And she often made food for other residents, including homemade chili for every new resident. Now, she’s joined the team at Neighbourly Coffee, a café in theContinue reading “Café at Fredericton’s 12 Neighbours tiny-home community open for business”
Uncertainty continues for the future of Saint John fabric outlet
For Saint John seamstresses, tailors and costume designers, and people who just love to sew, a Facebook post from the local Fabricville outlet came as a huge disappointment. Back in September, Fabricville #82 Saint John said in a post that it was closing and was looking for a new location. But last week, the store posted that, “despite our bestContinue reading “Uncertainty continues for the future of Saint John fabric outlet”
On your mark, get set, dough! McAdam looking for someone to open village bakery
The delicious scent of coffee and pastries wafting out the open windows of a tiny bakery nestled across from an historic train station in a quaint village — it’s enough to evoke a Hallmark movie. But in the southwestern New Brunswick village of McAdam, it may soon be a reality. In an unusual ad posted to McAdam’s Facebook page,Continue reading “On your mark, get set, dough! McAdam looking for someone to open village bakery”
Saint John business hits the big league at Hollywood’s Golden Globes
It’s Golden Globes weekend in Los Angeles, where A-list celebrities walk the red carpet and gather for Sunday night’s annual awards for television and film. And this year a New Brunswicker is part of the action. Saint John entrepreneur Alisha Anderson is in the middle of all that excitement, thanks to her makeup line, Dioné Cosmetics. SheContinue reading “Saint John business hits the big league at Hollywood’s Golden Globes”
Finding healing, thread by thread: Saint John women sew creations that spark joy
A group of seven women in Saint John are stitched together through a new social enterprise while they work to break out of the cycle of violence, criminalization and homelessness. The women call themselves Anchored Mouse, and they work every week to sew weighted blankets and stuffed animals to sell at craft markets. For memberContinue reading “Finding healing, thread by thread: Saint John women sew creations that spark joy”
After years of roadblocks, ride-hailing service comes to Fredericton
“Your ride has arrived” is a phrase that some people have been hoping to hear, especially those who’ve moved to New Brunswick from bigger cities. Ride-hailing apps, like Uber or Lyft, have long been available in places like Halifax and Toronto. And now, you can add Fredericton to that list. After years of trying, Uride, a ride-hailing appContinue reading “After years of roadblocks, ride-hailing service comes to Fredericton”
Moncton theatre-goers can expect a comfier experience this time next year
Moncton’s Capitol Theatre will soon see some upgrades, including new seats and technology, along with increased accessibility. Kim Rayworth, managing director of the theatre, said some of the equipment at the Capitol, including the soundboard monitors and LED video panels used for wall projections, which are critical to the annual winter musical, are starting to “ageContinue reading “Moncton theatre-goers can expect a comfier experience this time next year”
Skip the window and come inside: Saint John soup kitchen reopens dining room
Romero House in Saint John has served nearly 477,000 meals since COVID-19 began — all out of a takeout window. Evelyn McNulty, the executive director of the non-profit soup kitchen, says on average, the soup kitchen serves 450 meals per day. “I’ve been here myself working for 30 years now and I’ve never seen itContinue reading “Skip the window and come inside: Saint John soup kitchen reopens dining room”
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